Dhanush
Acting

Dhanush

July 28, 1983 (42 years old) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Also known as: Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, தனுஷ், धनुष, ധനുഷ്, ధనుష్

Biography

Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer acclaimed for his versatility. He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) and earned early recognition through Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006). His performance in Aadukalam (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor, marking a major milestone in his career.

Dhanush gained wider popularity in Hindi cinema with Raanjhanaa (2013) and continued to balance commercial and critically acclaimed films such as Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Vada Chennai (2018), Asuran (2019), and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). He made his Hollywood debut with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker.

Known For

Tere Ishk Mein

Tere Ishk Mein

2025 • Movie

Thulluvadho Ilamai

Thulluvadho Ilamai

2002 • Movie

Idli Kadai

Idli Kadai

2025 • Movie

Shamitabh

Shamitabh

2015 • Movie

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Comedy Nights with Kapil

2013 • TV

Movie Credits (77)

Acting

2025

Tere Ishk Mein

as Shankar Gurrukkal

2002

Thulluvadho Ilamai

as Mahesh

2025

Idli Kadai

as Murugan

2015

Shamitabh

as Danish

2015

Maari

as Maari

2008

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

as Vasu

2007

Polladhavan

as Prabhu

2004

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

as Saravanan

2007

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)

2013

Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

as Self

2009

Padikathavan

as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)

2013

Naiyaandi

as Chinna Vandu

2006

Pudhupettai

as 'Kokki' Kumar

2023

Vaathi

as Balamurugan

2011

Seedan

as Saravanan

2011

Mappillai

as Saravanan

2011

Aadukalam

as K. P. Karuppu

2012

3

as Ram

2018

Maari 2

as Maariyappan aka Maari

2004

Dreams

as Shakti

Crew

2013

Ethir Neechal

Producer

2014

Velaiyilla Pattathari

Producer

2015

Kaaka Muttai

Producer

2015

Kaaki Sattai

Producer

2015

Naanum Rowdydhaan

Producer

2016

Visaranai

Producer

2025

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

Director

2016

Amma Kanakku

Producer

2015

Shamitabh

Producer

2024

Raayan

Writer

TV Credits (1)

Acting

2013

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self

1 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 28, 1983 (42 years old)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Popularity
2.9

Career Stats

77
Movies
1
TV Shows